SR1221 over Sweetwater Creek
FairGraham County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.NC143 · Structure no. 000000000750136
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1221 over Sweetwater Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1221 over Sweetwater Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1221 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1221 over Sweetwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1221 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1221 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns SR1221 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.